Kaufman County district attorney Mike McLelland is the second official to bemurdered.

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Assistant DA Mark Hasse was slain outside the Kaufman County Courthouse inJanuary.

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2012 by the numbers: Harsh truths, amazing staircases and endless bathrooms

South American food, like this ceviche from Nazca Kitchen in Dallas, will becomemore popular in 2013.

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Kale, like this kale salad served at Woodshed Smokehouse in Fort Worth, willonly get bigger in 2013.

Photo courtey of Tim Love
Soba noodles at Tei An are made onsite by chef-owner Teiichi "Teach" Sakurai.

Photo by Brad Murano
Chicken is getting an upgrade at restaurants such as FT33 in Dallas.

Photo by Teresa Gubbins
We already knew chicken was hot, thanks to restaurants like Chicken Scratch thatare elevating the comfort-food staple.

Photo by Jennifer Chininis
Technomic predicts a surge in diner- and deli-inspired meaty sandwiches, likethis roast beef at East Hampton Sandwich Co.

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Expect more locally made liquor and craft beer, like Deep Ellum Brewing Company.

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George Harrison steers my sister and I across one of the Friar Park lakes.Circa 1980
George Harrison with my Grandmother Ruth at my dad's wedding in Vancouver. Onthat occasion my little sister fell into the jacuzzi in her bridesmaid dress andluckily Harrison was standing by and swooped in to pull her out.Circa 1979
George Harrison with his son Dhani and wife Olivia at their home in Henley onThames.Circa 1978
George Harrison backstage holding hands with his tour manager, his wife Olivia,and my dad, far right.Circa 1976
Dad taking my sister and me out for an excursion on the lake at Friar Park. Circa 1979
Playing frisbee with Dhani Harrison on the grounds of George's estate, FriarPark.Circa 1980

The East Austin, non-profit organization Big Medium is Hannah Roberts, founderShea Little and Jon Windham.

Photo by Adrienne Breaux
Even though the Big Medium staff produces two of the biggest art events inAustin (the East Austin Studio Tour and the Texas Biennial) they do it all froma tiny, hot, intimate office loft in a warehouse on the East Side.

Photo by Adrienne Breaux
One of my favorite ways to learn about art in Austin is to read the catalog toE.A.S.T., where you can find information on every artist participating in thestudio tour that year.

Photo by Adrienne Breaux
Big Medium is housed in a warehouse on Bolm Road where they also hold art showsin their gallery and rent out studio space to many local artists.

Photo by Adrienne Breaux
The narrow staircase leading to the tiny Big Medium loft office on the EastSide.

Photo by Adrienne Breaux
Big Medium might not be housed in some fancy, giant office somewhere, but thework they're doing for East Austin artists and Austin the city is so vital --and much appreciated.

Photo by Adrienne Breaux